Excel in the Financial Sector
with an Online Master of Finance Degree
The online Master of Science in Finance is designed for those who want to shift their career path into finance, and those currently employed in finance who want to deepen their knowledge in this field.
- 30 credits
- Complete in 16-months, while working full-time
- Eight 5-week sessions per year
- 3 concentration options
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Gain In-Depth Knowledge
The Master of Science in Finance degree is designed to provide a comprehensive, contemporary perspective on financial theory and practice. Compared to an MBA, this online Master’s in Finance offers an exclusive focus on financial models, financial markets, and investment strategies.
This accelerated, graduate-level online business degree program requires 10 courses and can be completed within 16 months of continuous enrollment.
MSF students will be able to make sound managerial financial decisions by:
- Analyzing financial data and market research information to conduct analyses for sound investment decisions and portfolio management
- Utilizing financial concepts and analytical tools to make financial decisions in managerial finance and investment management
- Devising effective financial plans and risk management strategies
- Applying theoretical constructs and quantitative tools to devise financial models to address corporate finance challenges
- Evaluating issues in financial ethics and compliance to support ethical practices
- Strategizing and proposing comprehensive financial plans and investment policies to maximize shareholders’ value in the current global environment
Customize Your Degree for the Career Focus You Want
You can choose a concentration in Global Finance Trading, Leadership, or Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility to obtain a broader perspective in finance.
The Global Finance Trading track was built by experts from Cambridge College, in association with London Academy of Trading. You’ll learn the theoretical concepts and practical methods to trade and manage various financial instruments, including Foreign Exchange (Forex) commodities and stock indices.
The Leadership track goes beyond the technical knowledge to prepare you for better employment opportunities in managerial and leadership positions. It focuses on essential leadership knowledge by offering strategic leadership courses in human resources, marketing and international business. It includes 10 courses: two foundation courses, three core courses, four electives, and the master’s in finance capstone.
The Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility concentration provides opportunities for you to acquire the foundational knowledge and skill sets used for steering companies in accordance with best practices in ethics and corporate social responsibility. This track aims to help individuals who seek managerial and leadership positions in financial and corporate compliance.
Graduate Sooner with Industry Professional Certifications and other Prior Learning
We accept many industry-standard certifications for college credit. This could save you both time and money. You may also be eligible to receive credit for previous work experience and job skills, employer training programs, military service, independent study, and more. Ask your admissions counselor for details.
"I could have gone to Boston University of Harvard. However, I selected…the Master of Finance because the program was very specific, pretty short, and I was able to finish it within two years."
Yves Yao
Master of Science in Finance
Learn and Study When It's Best for You
Our asynchronous, fully online MS in Finance program gives you lots of flexibility. You can complete your interactive lessons and coursework on our award-winning platform whenever it best fits your schedule each week. Courses are five weeks long and there are eight sessions per year. Take one class every session, continuously, and complete your degree within 16 months. Or take classes at your own pace. The online format works well for independent and self-motivated learners.
Careers in Finance
The course curriculum and the knowledge and skills acquired while obtaining the MSF degree offer excellent preparation to pursue entry or advancement in the financial services industry.
Throughout this program, team building, cross-sector learning, and professional networking are encouraged through small, online classes. Your fellow students may include finance professionals such as treasurers, fraud analysts, underwriters, financial analysts, tax specialists, bank presidents, and portfolio managers — to name a few.
The online Master of Science in Finance prepares you for careers in the financial sector, including:
- Asset management
- Debt, equity, and commodities trading
- Investment banking
- Commercial lending
- Mutual funds
- Hedge funds
- Insurance
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the yearly median salary for financial analysts is $99,890, and employment is expected to grow 9% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average for all occupations.* The path is also bright for financial managers, a role with an annual median pay of $156,100 and projected growth of 17% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than the average for all occupations.**
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Financial Analysts, https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/financial-analysts.htm (visited October 4, 2024).
** Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Financial Managers,https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/financial-managers.htm (visited October 4, 2024).
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As the leader in adult learning, all our programs are designed with the flexibility and ease busy adults need. Our online programs are delivered by our online division, Cambridge College Global, on our award-winning platform.
Affordable Tuition
Cambridge College is an accredited non-profit college with a mission to make academically excellent, cost-effective higher education accessible to all. It’s why we keep our tuition affordable and offer scholarships; financial aid; and discounts for military, veterans, first responders, and corporate partners.
Faculty: Experts who Care
CC faculty are accomplished practitioners with distinguished careers who share their wealth of industry knowledge with their students. They genuinely care about students’ lives and outcomes. They hold weekly virtual office hours and are available by phone and email, as well.
A Legacy of DEI
Since its inception over 50 years ago, Cambridge College has been committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion – in faculty, staff, leadership, and curriculum. Our students hail from 50+ countries, and we invite and appreciate their varied perspectives, experiences, ages, and cultures.
Career Advancement Outcomes
Cambridge College offers career-building workshops, job fairs, seminars, online tools, a job-matching portal, and one-on-one sessions to help students and alumni grow professionally. In fact, 94% of alumni report that Cambridge College prepared them for their current careers.
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